The Bangladesh Cricket Board has appointed him on a two-year contract, with the possibility of extending his contract further.

“There is no fix days in his contract. Initially, we pick him for next two years. He says he is very keen to work with the boys and didn’t want any holiday break. These are the areas where we find him suitable for the post,” a statement issued out by the board read.

Bangladesh Cricket Board

Domingo was involved in development with Cricket South Africa (CSA), prior to taking up the Bangladesh job.

CSA acting director of cricket wished him well ahead of his new challenge.

“Congratulations to Russell on this exciting new challenge in his career,” said Cricket SA (CSA) Acting Director of Cricket Corrie van Zyl.

“Russell has kept us in the loop throughout this process and, although we are sorry to lose his services, we wish him well and know that he will be yet another one of the coaches who have come successfully through our development system to coach at provincial or franchise level and end up at the very top.

“There are many names of coaches that spring to mind including Duncan Fletcher, Graham Ford, Mickey Arthur and Adrian Birrell. Gary Kirsten’s first significant coaching position was as a batting consultant to the Warriors when Russell was in charge there, and he has gone on to be a World Cup winner.

“We appreciate the services Russell has given to South African cricket over an extended period, including being our head coach at one stage.”

Corrie van Zyl

Domingo said the time was perfect for him to take up a new challenge.

“I am looking forward to the new challenge of being the head coach to Bangladesh.

“I feel that the time is right for me to move on and coach again at senior international level. At the same time, I have every confidence that I leave South African cricket in good hands.”

Russell Domingo

Domingo will be in charge of Bangladesh when they take on Afghanistan in a one-off Test match early in September.